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E32 XFC

1987 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

239,415 mi
Last recorded239,415 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 1987 Volvo 240135,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE32 XFC
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 239,415 miles

Corrosion to nearside sill

Corrosion to offside sill

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Welding repairs

Fail 29 Jan 2018 239,415 miles

Corrosion to offside sill

Corrosion to nearside sill

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Welding repairs

Pass 23 Jan 2017 236,409 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 236,409 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 233,160 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front floor slight corrsion

Pass 20 Jan 2015 228,259 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

oil leak nearside rear hub seal

Pass 13 Jan 2014 224,646 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front wing damaged

offside rear and nearside rear wheel arches corroded

play offside inner steering reack joint

Pass 8 Feb 2013 222,039 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside and offside rear wheel arches corroded

nearside front wing damaged

Fail 7 Feb 2013 222,039 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside and offside rear wheel arches corroded

nearside front wing damaged

Pass 25 Jan 2012 218,488 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

damage to nearside front wing

Fail 24 Jan 2012 212,486 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

damage to nearside front wing

Pass 28 Jan 2011 214,716 miles

nearside rear outer hub seal leaking

Fail 27 Jan 2011 214,716 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

nearside rear outer hub seal leaking

Pass 4 Feb 2010 210,313 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

nearside rear hub seal leaking

play offside steering rack inner joint

Fail 2 Feb 2010 210,313 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

nearside rear hub seal leaking

play offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 31 Jan 2009 205,554 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

offside rear hub seal leaking

Pass 23 Jan 2008 201,765 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

leak from near side rear hub seal

rattle from inside exhaust pipe

Fail 16 Jan 2008 201,765 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

leak from near side rear hub seal

rattle from inside exhaust pipe

Pass 3 Feb 2007 196,601 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight wear in offside of steering rack

Pass 4 Feb 2006 189,997 miles

slight play on steering rack off/side inner ball joint

some corrosion on both front lower arms

some corrosion on both rear semi trailing arms

Fail 28 Jan 2006 189,938 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight play on steering rack off/side inner ball joint

some corrosion on both front lower arms

some corrosion on both rear semi trailing arms

How Reliable is the Volvo 240?

Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
2,823
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
18,976
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,198
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 5,759
Stop lamp not working 5,132
Registration plate lamp not working 5,125
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,981
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E32 XFC is a 1987 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1987 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 135,068 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo 240 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E32 XFC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo 240 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 39 years old, this Volvo 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E32 XFC is a 1987 Volvo 240, first registered on 13 November 1987.

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